About - Prater Law Office Prater Law Maryland; Washington DC attorney

ADMISSIONS

Maryland
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
District of Columbia
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia

EDUCATION

J.D., Howard University School of Law
B.S. in Finance, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Ulani Prater Gulstone

Prater Law is a boutique law office founded by Attorney Ulani Prater Gulstone that is dedicated to providing client-focused and results-oriented advocacy to individuals, families, businesses and community associations in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

Since 2008, Ulani has provided advice, counsel and representation to community associations, small businesses, individuals and families in a variety of matters, including, but not limited to, litigation, real estate, organizational governance, contracts, business planning, estate planning and probate. She brings this experience, along with a passion for ensuring that her clients are well-informed of their rights and obligations, to each client to ensure that decisions are made from a position of strength and not the exigencies of the moment.

Ulani served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Cathy H. Serrette of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland. There she gained extensive knowledge about the inner-workings of the court and the legal system. After her clerkship, Ulani began practicing of law as a family law attorney with Maryland Legal Aid, the largest private, non-profit law firm in Maryland and which provides civil legal representation to low-income individuals. Ulani was later an Associate Attorney for several years with a small law firm based in Washington, D.C., focusing primarily on community association representation (homeowners’, condominiums and cooperative associations), litigation, and estate planning. Appointed by two (2) Mayors, Ulani volunteered for over ten (10) consecutive years as a Commissioner on the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission.

Ulani received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Finance, from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. After time as a licensed financial advisor and then in the Corporate Compensation Division of a regional bank, she earned her Juris Doctor from the Howard University School of Law in Washington, DC. Discover more about Ulani on LinkedIn.

PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate

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Estate Planning

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Business

Our team has earned widespread recognition for its accomplishments with international dispute resolution.

WHO WE ARE

Prater Law delivers practical, client-centered counsel that helps individuals, families, businesses, and community associations make informed decisions, manage risk, and protect what matters most.

Practice Areas

OUR COMPANY CORE VALUES

Prater Law provides thoughtful, practical legal counsel in real estate, community association, estate planning, and business matters—helping clients protect their interests, make informed decisions, and plan confidently for the future.

Client-Centered Counsel

Prater Law prioritizes understanding each client’s goals, circumstances, and concerns so that legal advice and documents are tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Knowledgeable Advocacy

Prater Law brings careful legal analysis and experience in real estate, community association, estate-planning, and business matters to protect clients’ interests with confidence and professionalism.

Practical Problem-Solving

Prater Law focuses on clear, workable solutions that help clients evaluate risk, make informed decisions, and resolve legal issues efficiently.

Proactive Protection

Prater Law helps clients anticipate issues before they become disputes by building sound legal foundations, maintaining compliance, and developing strategies that reduce avoidable risk.

2005

Juris Doctor

Howard University School of Law

2006

Family Law Attorney

Maryland Legal Aid, Staff Attorney, Family Law (Prince George’s, Montgomery, Howard Counties)

2008

Associate Attorney

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Litigation, Scheuermann & Menist

2014

Founded Law Office of Ulani P. Gulstone, PLLC

2026

Prater Law

Rebranded as Prater Law

SATISFIED CLIENT STORIES

I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Gulstone as counsel for numerous community associations, and her guidance has consistently been invaluable… She has provided valuable guidance and training to both board members and management, helping ensure that associations understand their responsibilities and operate in accordance with their governing documents and applicable law… I highly recommend Attorney Gulstone to any community association seeking experienced, knowledgeable, and effective legal counsel.

DC and Maryland Community Association Manager

I've trusted Ulani with my own legal matters, my companies' contracts, and clients I've personally referred to her; across more than a decade, in calm times and hard ones. She brings a rare combination of genuine care, sound judgment, and unwavering reliability: she protects her clients when emotions run high, brings clarity to difficult moments, always delivers on time, and is candid the moment something falls outside her wheelhouse, an integrity that keeps costs down. Simply put, she's one of the best attorneys I've worked with, and given how many attorneys my business has required me to work with, that's saying something.

Proptech founder

I had an excellent experience working with Ulani Prater Gulstone regarding estate planning for the benefit of my daughter. Ulani took the time to clearly explain my rights, responsibilities, and obligations, making what could have been a complicated matter easy to understand… I would highly recommend Ulani Prater Gulstone to anyone seeking an attorney who is knowledgeable, professional, trustworthy, and compassionate.

Maryland Estate Planning Client

As a General Manager of a condominium association, I have had the pleasure of working with Ulani Gulstone of Prater Law on a variety of association matters, and I have been consistently impressed with her knowledge, professionalism, and sound judgment… She is not only knowledgeable about condominium law, but also understands the practical realities of managing a community and working with Boards and residents. I highly recommend Prater Law to any condominium association or property management professional looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, responsive, practical, and genuinely committed to helping her clients make well-informed decisions. She has been an outstanding resource and a trusted partner in managing association matters.

DC Condominium General Manager